Morrisville Unified Development Ordinance - February 2021.2

Article 4: Use Standards Section 4.3. Accessory Uses and Structures 4.3.5. Accessory Use-Specific Standards

(8) Storage of equipment such as trailers and bobcats, as well as heavy equipment such as cranes, front-end loaders and bulldozers, is permitted provided such vehicles and equipment are in operable condition and comply with subsection (6) and (7) above. (9) Flammable liquids or gases in excess of 1,000 gallons shall be stored underground. (10) No materials shall be stored in areas intended for vehicular or pedestrian circulation. (11) No materials shall be stored on any potable or non-potable water easement, stormwater easement, or sanitary sewer easement. Unless otherwise provided in Section 4.3.5.B.20.c, Standards for Specific Principal Uses, the following requirements shall apply to all outdoor storage areas. (1) The outdoor storage area shall be screened by an opaque fence or wall at least eight feet in height (see Section 5.14, Fences and Walls). (2) Stored goods and materials shall be screened from view from all property lines and adjacent rights-of-way, sidewalks, streets, and greenways. (3) Stored goods and materials shall not exceed the height of the fence required in subsection (1) above. (4) Equipment can exceed the fence height required in subsection (1) above, but should be stored in a manner that limits visibility from the line of sight from all street rights-of-way.

(Ord. No. 2014-022, 06/24/2014; Ord. No. 2015-002, 04/29/2015) b. Screening Requirements

(Ord. No. 2014-022, 06/24/2014)

c. Standards for Specific Principal Uses (1) Garden Centers (A) Outdoor storage areas attached to

the principal structure shall be enclosed with either a wall made of masonry material consistent with that of the primary building(s) on the lot, or a combination of masonry columns and metal fencing. (See Figure 4.3.5.B.20.c(1): Masonry and Metal Fence Enclosure.)

Figure 4.3.5.B.20.c(1): Masonry and Metal Fence Enclosure.

Morrisville, NC

February 1, 2021

Unified Development Ordinance

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